Alabama Median
$253,670
per year
Hourly Rate
$121.96
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $289,140
State Rank
#14 of 19
state estimate
How much does an Orthodontist make in Alabama?
Orthodontists in Alabama take home a median of $253,670 annually — roughly $121.96 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $289,140.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $193,860 while the top 10% make $316,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $193,860 and $287,970 a year.
Orthodontist salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $193,860 | $93.20 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $193,860 | $93.20 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $253,670 | $121.96 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $287,970 | $138.45 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $316,370 | $152.10 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 14th out of 19 states and territories for Orthodontist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Orthodontist salary in other states
Connecticut $478,680Colorado $416,000Maryland $361,030Michigan $357,090Illinois $343,100Tennessee $339,610Missouri $332,630Montana $312,840South Carolina $311,450Pennsylvania $311,180Maine $301,250Washington $290,430Arizona $272,330North Carolina $224,990Ohio $219,300Wisconsin $212,860New York $172,980Georgia $159,230
Working as an Orthodontist in Alabama
Nationally, about 6,000 people work as Orthodontists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($253,670) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Orthodontist make in Alabama?
The median Orthodontist salary in Alabama is $253,670 per year, or about $121.96 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $193,860 at the entry level to $316,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Orthodontists about 12% less than the national median of $289,140. Alabama ranks 14th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Orthodontists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $253,670 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.